Sometimes it's so frustrating when English isn't your native language and you just hope all is okay and not odd because I definitely think this chapter was either rushed or written with a billion of grammatical errors.

Chapter 14 was originally planned for May 14th, which also happened to be my birthday. Sadly, I had lots of homework and couldn't do it.

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Twist of Fate (Part 1)
Chapter 14 - For the future

Luke walked down a dark, narrow hallway. He couldn't see what was happening and somehow he felt upset. Why was he running away? And from who? Luke blinked a few times, wondering what he was doing in this place. It certainly didn't look like the Rebel Alliance... no... this looked like...

A bright flash shook the area around him, making him fall to the ground and grunting in pain. Trembling, he sucked in a breath, chills rushed through him as he stared at the lightsaber of Darth Vader. It's blood-red blade lighting Luke that quivered beneath it. The Dark Lord stared down at him indifferently, just like back on the Death Star.

"Luke."

No. This couldn't be true; he safely escaped!

Luke shook his head. "Get away from me."

"Join us." Vader brought his lightsaber near Luke's face.

"Never! You want me dead!"

Luke got to his feet, turned around, and jolted through the hallway. He didn't get far. Nearly colliding with a woman dressed in black, her brown eyes matched his intensity and Luke was momentarily lost in them. It was Lady Vader blocking his path; his passage to freedom.

The area around them crumbled and in its place appeared a stunning view to behold. Blue and sunlit skies, lakes that teemed with life. To the chorus of birdsongs from the surrounding green bushes to the sound of carp sucking amongst the flowing lily-pads.

Luke had never seen such beautiful landscape in his entire life... but... it felt familiar.

"Luke." Lady Vader said, bringing him out of his reverie.

"No."

"Join us."

"I would never join you! Nor Darth Vader!"

In a split second, everything turned black and darkness smashed against Luke's mind, it hurt and he couldn't defend himself. The darkness wanted to consume him. Such malicious. Utter blackness, this felt like death.

A voice crackled in the distance, echoing inside his head. Repeating the same sentence over and over again. "My young apprentice."

Luke bit his lip. No. No, he couldn't stand it anymore.

"Luke, are you alright?"

Luke painfully managed to focus in on the man staring down at him and recognize his soft yet alarming voice. "I...I'm fine." Luke winced as the sound of his own voice echoed through his throbbing skull, even though it was barely a croaked whisper.

"Just a headache that's all."

"You were mumbling certain things. Do you want to talk about it?" Bail Organa questioned.

"I did...?" Luke dead-panned, shaking his head. "I vaguely remember Darth Vader and I think his daughter but...I always seem to forget these Force Visions whenever I get them. It's already become one big blur."

Bail shook his head and took a seat next to him. "You will undoubtedly remember when you have received enough training."

"I hope so." Luke began, nodding. "Speaking of training, Ben Kenobi told me to find Master Yoda."

"I see," Bail's eyes widened slightly. "After all these years...who would've thought? Do you know where Yoda is now?"

"Somewhere in the Dagobah system," Luke shrugged. "Please don't tell anyone though. I'm not sure when I'll be back and it might take several months."

"Do not worry your secret is safe with me. When do you plan on leaving?" Bail asked mildly.

"As soon as possible."

"Good," Bail nodded, placing a hand on Luke's shoulder. "I'm glad you're alright Luke. I feared the worst when I heard you left with Antilles and Tran."

"It was a close call, really," Luke admitted, hanging his head in shame. "I'm sorry sir– I mean Bail...I was reckless and wanted to help the Rebel Alliance. Edin took advantage of that, he wanted to capture me."

Bail sighed. "I heard what happened. Very important information might have been leaked and we will need to find a new base. We must move quickly."

"Definitely." Luke nodded, but another question plagued him. "How's my friend...How's Biggs?"

A gentle smile crossed Bail's features as he got back on his feet. "Don't worry he's in good hands. We've gone through his files, background and of course, your help has had a big influence on the case as well. He is able to give valuable information on the Imperial network which makes Darklighter a great benefit for the Alliance."

"That's great! It's nice to have him on the team instead of being opponents." Luke chuckled a little. "I really need to speak with him before I leave though, I owe him a few explanations."

Bail nodded knowingly. "Whenever you decide to leave report to the flight commander. I'll make sure he'll grant you an X-Wing."

"Thank you for all your help, I really appreciate it!"

"The honor is mine." Bail smiled back before turning around to leave Luke's room, only for him to stop halfway.

"Luke." Bail whispered.

"Yes?"

"May the Force be with you."

Silence filled the room before Luke nodded. "May it be with you as well."

[✩]

Luke stepped onto a stone pavilion on the edge of the mountain near the Rebel base on Yavin IV. He took a breath, staring at his best friend Biggs, who had his back turned on him and gazed peacefully at the scenery below. A sense of elation overwhelmed Luke and he tapped his friend on the shoulder who winced at the touch.

"Luke!" He watched him turn around.

"Biggs." Luke grinned. "Boy, it's great to have you with us now! Wouldn't want to face you in a real space battle. So how are you feeling?"

Biggs returned the smile. "After all that's happened? Couldn't have gone better. The Imperials are harsh when it comes to education; you can't slack or you're dead. Though life."

Luke nodded, smiling. "I can imagine."

It was no secret that Luke himself had been wanting to join the Imperial Academy against his uncle's desire to keep him locked at the homestead. Maybe it was true...The Imperial Flight Academy must've been very rough. In the end, Luke decided it was perhaps a good thing his uncle kept him at the farm.

"Hey, Luke...you've met Darth Vader, right? What was he like?"

Luke shrugged. "Not much different from what you expect him to be."

Biggs straightened himself as if wanting to make a point. "Well, it seems he showed some sympathy because you're back in one piece."

Luke snorted in annoyance. "Yeah okay, he was ruthless alright. Almost chocked me to death with his strange powers. He got distracted though, that's why didn't kill me."

His friend slumped his shoulders, slightly relaxing as he and Luke stepped from the pavilion and strolled into the forest. "You always were the lucky guy."

Luke nudged him cheerfully. "Hey don't be sad, if it weren't for you and Wedge, I'd be bantha poodoo by now!"

"Can't argue with that," Biggs grinned, but his eyes seemed momentarily in thought. "speaking of strange powers, just what did you do to those Stormtroopers back on the Death Star? It reminded me a lot of what Darth Vader does when he snaps."

"It's crazy Biggs, I'm not sure you would believe me."

"Give it a shot."

Luke chuckled. "My father was a Jedi."

Biggs expression changed and he dead-panned. "I thought he was a navigator on a spice freighter."

Luke shrugged indifferently. "Apparently not. He was a Jedi."

"That's insane, you sure you didn't hit your head? Weren't they wiped out... how many years ago?"

"He was killed during the Jedi Purges. Remember the old hermit that lived beyond the Dune Sea? He was actually a Jedi Master and a friend of my father. All this time he's been watching over me." Luke reasoned.

"That crazy old hermit? I don't know what to say Luke."

Luke bit his lip. He had been considering keeping this whole ordeal a secret, but Biggs was his best friend. He ought to know the secrets they always shared, Luke decided.

"Believe me it's true. I'll be leaving for a few months...I think. I'll be looking for a teacher. Ben said I can become a Jedi too and I'm going to try."

The still weather outside reflected the silence as they quietly walked their way towards the Rebel base. Luke stared at the path ahead and halted on a crossroad, staring up at Biggs he said. "I need to take a left turn. I wanted to tell you my plans before I left."

"Leaving already?"

"Yeah."

"I see. So...you're becoming a Jedi, huh? Can you show me something cool before you leave, hot shot?" Biggs began, making Luke blink.

"What? Well actually, I'm a terrible Force user." Luke laughed. "I lost my lightsaber and can't do much more. That's why I need training."

Biggs nodded. "I always knew you were destined for great things, Luke. Take care of yourself alright. Let's visit Fixer, Deak and the others once you're back. They'll never guess what we've got ourselves into."

"You bet!"

Biggs laughed. "Also be sure to show me some tricks as proof your training. Otherwise I might think you've been slacking off and went to the spa in Cloud City."

"Alright, alright. I get it Biggs." Luke grinned.

"Take care of yourself." They waved each other goodbye before each heading the other way.

[✩]

The air was cold on Dagobah. After descending the ramp and taking in the breathtaking scenery filled with swamps, vines, and splashes of mud, Luke was left speechless at the thought of there being an actual Jedi Master here. The planet was clearly lacking advanced civilization.

He left his freighter and strolled through the deep jungle, hoping to find this powerful and wise Jedi, but to no avail. Luke began to worry Master Yoda might not even exist and was considering going back. Sighing, he sat down on a large mossy boulder, shaking his head.

"What did I get myself into? Maybe I was just hallucinating things when I spoke to Ben." Luke groaned to himself.

"Luke Skywalker, you are." Luke jumped back to his feet and whipped around as quick as the wind, gawking down at the short green creature with pointed ears.

"Uh. Yeah, I am. You're Master Yoda?"

Luke frowned as he listened to the Jedi's strange manner of speech. "A long time it has been. Spoken to humanity, I have not for seventeen years."

"Obi-Wan Kenobi sent me here, he said you could teach me about the Force," Luke said hurriedly.

Yoda snorted, not keen on Luke's suggestion. "Afraid and too old you are. Too dangerous to train you this is, for if you turn to the Dark Side all is lost."

"I'm not afraid! I help the Rebellion with their fight against the Empire." Luke tried to reason.

"Afraid you will be. Misleading and easy to give in, the Dark Side is, as it did Darth Vader."

"That won't happen. I'm nothing like Vader," Luke stated decisively. "I want to become a Jedi like my father before me, Master Yoda. Please teach me the ways of the Force."

Luke was silent, not quite sure what Yoda would do. Ever since Ben offered to seek Master Yoda, he thought that the creature must be easy to approach but Luke wasn't so sure anymore. However, against all the odds "Agreed to train you I have." The creature concluded.

Luke widened his eyes, barely believing it. "Really?"

Yoda sighed. "Clouded your future is young Luke. Whether a premonition of the Dark Side this is I do not know, but since the last hope of the galaxy you are, take the risk I will."